The way the German government “commemorated” Polish victims of World War II is beyond comprehension. An unknown man in shorts threw a wreath at a boulder in Berlin – and that was it. The moment of this “tribute” was captured by TV Republika reporter Janusz Życzkowski.
Today marks 86 years since Germany’s aggression against Poland – on September 1, 1939, World War II began. Just over two weeks later – on September 17, 1939 – the Red Army joined the attack on Poland. Unfortunately, Germany has still not paid Poland the reparations it is owed. It also presents an extremely brazen attitude regarding its past crimes.
Instead of reparations, a “monument” in the form of a 30-ton boulder was erected in Berlin. This morning, activists from the Border Defense Movement (ROG) commemorated Polish victims by leaving a cross there. And the Germans? As it turned out, a wreath from the German government was also placed at the monument – brought by some fellow in shorts, tossed in front of the site. That was the entire “tribute” from the descendants of those who, exactly 86 years ago, began murdering Poles.
This moment was captured in a photograph by Republika reporter Janusz Życzkowski. “How can this even be called?” – asked Piotr Nisztor on air at TV Republika.
“Let’s be clear – it was like being spat in the face. I was in shock when I saw it. I was standing at the entrance to the news service, and my phone was locked, I couldn’t record it, I only managed to take a photo” – replied Janusz Życzkowski, confirming: – “This is an official wreath laid by the German government administration.”
“We can answer for ourselves how Germany approaches reality and the issue of reparations, the memory of Polish victims, if this is how they ‘commemorate’ September 1, 1939” – said Życzkowski.